Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for CRACK
CRACK, v.i.
- To burst; to open in chinks; as, the earth cracks by frost; or to be marred without an opening; as, glass cracks by a sudden application of heat.
- To fall to ruin, or to be impaired. The credit of the exchequer cracks, when little comes in and much goes out. [Not elegant.] – Dryden.
- To utter a loud or sharp sudden sound; as, the clouds crack; the whip cracks. – Shak.
- To boast; to brag; that is; to utter vain, pompous, blustering words; with of. The Ethiops of their sweet complexion crack. [Not elegant.] – Shak.
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